Levelland, TX · standard

ZIP Code 79336

Hockley County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

16,972
15/sq mi: $61,598
Median income: $140,000
Median home value: 16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Levelland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 22th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 15
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 79336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1116.6 square miles in Levelland, Hockley County, Texas. The area is home to 16,972 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 79336 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 79336 sits at $61,598 (18% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,086. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $140,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 79336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hockley County, so you can benchmark 79336 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 79336

Retail trade

55
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

47
Other services (except public administration)

42
Finance and insurance

37
Accommodation and food services

36

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79336, Levelland, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,972

Population

1116.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 79336?

35.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%

African American 3.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 29.5%

Hispanic or Latino 55.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,598

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,086

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 79336 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,598 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,657

Total Housing Units

5,688

Occupied Units

969

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%

Renter 30.3%

$140,000

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

274

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+174%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 79336 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+2.7%	221
2021	+5.5%	234
2022	+18.3%	276
2023	+2.4%	283
2024	-3.4%	274

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 383 business establishments in ZIP 79336, employing approximately 5,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,032,000.

383

Businesses

5,606

Employees

$334.0M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	55	14.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	47	12.3%
Other services (except public administration)	42	11.0%
Finance and insurance	37	9.7%
Accommodation and food services	36	9.4%
Health care and social assistance	32	8.4%
Construction	26	6.8%
Wholesale trade	20	5.2%
Transportation and warehousing	18	4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	18	4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	11	2.9%
Manufacturing	10	2.6%
Information	10	2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	9	2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	6	1.6%
Educational services	3	0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
79380	Whitharral, TX	197	10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79336 in? ▼

ZIP code 79336 (Levelland) is located in Hockley County, Texas. Hockley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hockley-tx.

What is the population of ZIP code 79336? ▼

ZIP code 79336 in Levelland, TX has a population of 16,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 79336? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 79336 is $61,598, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 79336? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 79336 is $140,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79336? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 79336 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 79336? ▼

ZIP code 79336 has 383 business establishments employing approximately 5,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 79336? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79336 are: Retail trade (55), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (47), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 79336? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79336 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 79336? ▼

In ZIP code 79336, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 79336? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79336 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79336? ▼

In ZIP code 79336, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79336? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 79336 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.